"The Arizona Department of Gaming deemed the Phoenix Dream Home Sweepstakes illegal due to its resemblance to unlicensed gambling operations. Arizona law permits raffles only by charitable organizations, not for personal profit, and open to participants under 21. The sweepstakes, operated for profit and not tied to a qualifying nonprofit, could lead to felony charges such as promotion of gambling. Consumers who participated in the sweepstakes are advised to cease participation, dispute charges with their financial institutions, and monitor accounts for unauthorized activity."
"Arizona law permits raffles only by charitable organizations, not for personal profit, and open to participants under 21. The sweepstakes, operated for profit and not tied to a qualifying nonprofit, could lead to felony charges such as promotion of gambling. Consumers who participated in the sweepstakes are advised to cease participation, dispute charges with their financial institutions, and monitor accounts for unauthorized activity. While real estate raffles may seem appealing, regulators advise Arizona residents to pursue traditional real estate transactions through licensed agents and brokers to avoid legal pit"
The Arizona Department of Gaming issued cease-and-desist orders to Raffall and an Arizona resident for promoting a paid online sweepstakes called the "Phoenix Dream Home Sweepstakes." The promotion offered a chance to win a $1.3 million luxury mountainside home for a $10 ticket. Arizona law restricts raffles to qualifying charitable organizations and prohibits for-profit, open-to-all raffles. Regulators characterized the promotion as resembling unlicensed gambling and warned of potential felony charges, including promotion of gambling. Consumers were advised to stop participating, dispute unauthorized charges, and monitor accounts. Regulators recommended pursuing real estate through licensed agents and brokers.
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